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Second FTC and DOJ Listening Session Focuses on Formulary and Benefit Practices and Regulatory Abuse in the Pharmaceutical...

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On July 24, the Department of Justice (DOJ) and Federal Trade Commission (FTC) held the second of three listening sessions focused on competition in the pharmaceutical marketplace as part of the agency's implementation of the...more

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DOJ and FTC Host ‘Listening Sessions’ on Competition Issues in the Pharmaceutical Industry

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In two recent public panels, the Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) hosted the first of three joint listening sessions mandated by Executive Order No. 14273, Lowering Drug Prices by Once Again...more

Mintz - Antitrust Viewpoints

PBM Update: Special Edition - FTC Releases Second Interim Staff Report in PBM Inquiry

On January 14, 2025, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Office of Policy Planning released a second Interim Staff Report titled Specialty Generic Drugs: A Growing Profit Center for Vertically Integrated Pharmacy Benefit...more

Bressler, Amery & Ross, P.C.

The New Jersey Department of Banking & Insurance Issues Two Health-Related Insurance Bulletins Announcing Changes to the Law,...

On December 31, 2024, the New Jersey Department of Banking & Insurance (“Department”) issued two Bulletins, announcing changes to the law, effective January 1, 2025. Both Bulletins addressed health insurance. Bulletin, No....more

White & Case LLP

Three Drug Pricing Litigation Issues to Watch in the Second Half of 2024

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It has been a busy year for issues related to drug pricing, and with the election around the corner, litigation issues that have been developing over the last few years are likely to be a key focus for the second half of...more

Laner Muchin, Ltd.

Lawsuit Against Johnson & Johnson For Mismanagement of Drug Prices Likely a Sign of Things To Come For Many Self-Insured Health...

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A novel proposed class action lawsuit was filed against Johnson & Johnson (J&J) earlier this month by a current employee for mismanagement of prescription drug prices. The lawsuit alleges, among other things, that J&J...more

Holland & Knight LLP

Holland & Knight Health Dose: May 16, 2023

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Holland & Knight Health Dose is an in-depth weekly dose of legislative and regulatory insights to keep stakeholders abreast of happenings in Washington, D.C., impacting the health sector. ...more

Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP

State AG Updates: New York, New Mexico, Washington State, Texas, Michigan & Multiple AGs in the Generic Pharmaceuticals Pricing...

In this edition of Faegre Drinker’s State Attorneys General Update, we discuss: • Dismissal of the disgorgement claim brought by a coalition of AGs in the Generic Pharmaceuticals Pricing Antitrust MDL...more

Tarter Krinsky & Drogin LLP

The Federal Trade Commission Launches Investigation into Pharmacy Benefit Managers

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has launched an inquiry into the largest Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs) in the United States, with the goal of scrutinizing the PBMs’ practices and influence on the pharmaceutical...more

Bricker Graydon LLP

“We’ll see you in court:” State expands lawsuit against pharmacy benefit manager in BWC contract dispute over generic drug prices

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After months of unsuccessful mediation, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost filed an amended complaint in the Franklin County Court of Common Pleas against pharmacy benefit manager (PBM), OptumRx. The complaint, which brings...more

Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati

Sitting Here on Capitol Hill: November 2019

Congressional Developments on Life Science and Consumer Product Issues - Legislation - Citizen Petitions: House Subcommittee Approves Bill to Prevent Overuse - To address the abuse of citizen petitions that delay...more

Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati

Sitting Here on Capitol Hill: Congressional Developments on Life Science and Consumer Product Issues - October 2019

In This Issue - 1. Drug Manufacturing: Sen. Grassley Pressures Company Over Data Manipulation - 2. Medical Product Innovation: Update to 21st Century Cures Act in the Works - 3. Drug Pricing: Senate Finance...more

Foley Hoag LLP - Medicaid and the Law

Senate Finance Committee Proposes Significant Drug Pricing Reforms in Medicaid

On July 25, 2019 the Senate Finance Committee voted to advance their long-awaited drug pricing package to the Senate floor (we anticipate a Floor vote sometime this Fall). The Prescription Drug Pricing Reduction Act (PDPRA)...more

Mintz - Health Care Viewpoints

ML Strategies Health Care Preview - May 2019

This week, the full House is poised to take its first action on drug pricing, voting on a pair of bills that would improve access to drug patents. The first bill is H.R. 1520, the Purple Book Continuity Act of 2019, which...more

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

What's New In Washington - September 2018

Following a truncated August recess, the House and the Senate returned to Washington after Labor Day with a full plate of legislative items to address prior to the end of the fiscal year on September 30. That list includes...more

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